October 29th, 2009 04:03pm

Cut libraries? Not so fast, says O’Connell

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In light of Santa Rosa City School’s consideration of eliminating seven credentialed library/media/technology teachers from district libraries and running the system with a centralized district manager and on-site classified staff, I found this bit particularly timely.  State School Chief Jack O’Connell on Thursday announced a draft of his Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools. The document is now available for review and public comment here http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/  “Students need to know … Read More »

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September 8th, 2009 11:31am

O’Connell responds to Obama speech

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I’m spending Monday watching President Obama’s speech with some Sonoma County students. A story will appear in Wednesday’s Press Democrat. Meantime, here is state superintendentJack O’Connell’s response to this morning’s speech: “I would like to commend and thank President Obama for taking the time to address our nation’s students. These are trying times for America as millions of people continue to cope with the effects of the global economic downturn. Unfortunately, … Read More »

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August 28th, 2009 11:11am

O’Connell’s back to school tips

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State Superintendent of Schools  Jack O’Connell on Friday offered parents his Top 10 back-to-school tips to help ease students back into the love of learning following the long summer recess.              “This is an extraordinary year as schools are coping with big budget cuts, teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, and the threat of the H1N1 virus,” said O’Connell in a statement. “But this is also a great opportunity to teach children … Read More »

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